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   De·cen·cy

   /ˈdēsənsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability: "she had the decency to come and confess" Similar proprietydecorumseemlinessgood tasterespectabilitydignitycorrectnessgood formetiquetteappropriatenessappropriacyfitnesssuitabilitymoralityvirtuemodestypuritydelicacydemurenesswholesomenesscourtesypolitenessgood mannerscivilityrespectrespectfulnessconsiderationthoughtthoughtfulnesstactdiplomacyOpposite indecencyrudeness
   • ▪ modesty and propriety: "a loose dress, rather too low-cut for decency"
   • ▪ the requirements of accepted or respectable behavior: "an appeal to common decencies"
   • ▪ things required for a reasonable standard of life: "I can't afford any of the decencies of life"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘appropriateness, fitness’): from Latin decentia, from decent- ‘being fitting’ (see decent).

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   What is decency noun?

   • Definition of decency noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [uncountable] honest, polite behaviour that follows accepted moral standards and shows respect for others Her behaviour showed a total lack of common decency. Have you no sense of decency? He might have had the decency to apologize. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   What does a little decency mean?

   • Overall, the word decency is a noun that means the standard or propriety or politeness. This word is often used in the phrases common decency or human decency, which are used to refer to a societal standard of kindness or appropriate behavior. People are often urged to “have a little decency” or “show a little decency” toward others.

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   What does decencies mean in sociology?

   • 3. decencies a. Social or moral proprieties. b. Surroundings or services deemed necessary for an acceptable standard of living.

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   • decenza, decoro… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! decency meaning: behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society: . Learn more.

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   decency. noun [ U ] uk/ˈdiːsənsi/us. behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society: a sense of decency. She didn't even have the decency to tell me she wasn't coming.

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   6 days ago · decency ( countable and uncountable, plural decencies) The quality of being decent; propriety . That which is proper or becoming .

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   1. a. : the quality or state of being decent : propriety. b. : conformity to standards of taste, propriety, or quality. 2. : standard of propriety usually used in plural. 3. decencies plural : conditions or services considered essential for a proper standard of living. 4. : literary decorum. 5. archaic. : fitness. b. : orderliness. Synonyms.

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   Definitions of 'decency' 1. Decency is the quality of following accepted moral standards. [...] 2. See have the decency [...] Synonyms of 'decency' • propriety, correctness, decorum, fitness [...] • courtesy, grace, politeness, good manners [...] More. Collocations with 'decency' basic decency fundamental decency human decency More.

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